STEM
Engage students with this successful approach to integrated studies that combines science, technology, engineering, and math.
3 Ways to Bring Makerspace Principles Into STEM Classrooms
Even without access to a full makerspace, teachers can think creatively and bring ideas from maker education into their classes.Using AI to Encourage Productive Struggle in Math
Students ‘don’t need an answer, they need help with the process,’ and combining ChatGPT with Wolfram Alpha is one way to guide them through it.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Are We Teaching the Math Kids Need?
Every child possesses vast mathematics potential, says Jo Boaler, Stanford University mathematics professor and best-selling author—but for them to access it, we need to rethink how we teach math.10.8kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.4 Practical Strategies to Foster Continuous Inquiry
These tips help teachers create an active learning environment by sustaining a culture of inquiry in their STEM classes.José Vilson: Good Math Education Is a ‘Civil Right’
The middle school math teacher, author, and lecturer, on holding high expectations for every child and prioritizing mathematics in the same way we do literacy.An Engineering Design Process for Young Children
This process teaches students to design, test, and improve on their ideas as they work through real-world engineering problems.310Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Teaching Computational Thinking With—and Without—Screens
This activity focuses on teaching students about the coordinate plane using two tools: a micro:bit and a good, old-fashioned game of Battleship.216Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.8 Ways to Amp Up Science Assessments
A rich mix of assessments gives students creative opportunities to showcase learning—and delivers a more comprehensive picture of what they know.Keeping Girls in STEM: 3 Barriers, 3 Solutions
Stereotypes and cultural norms dampen girls’ interest in STEM, but educators can counter the disparities with small changes to their practice.10.2kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.12 Inspiring STEM Books for Girls
Science, technology, engineering, and math are more important than ever, so we’ve put together a list of books to encourage girls to persevere in these subjects.10.8kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.The Best (Free) Posters of STEM Women
Our periodically updated list of beautiful, free posters—along with a few good reasons why you should display them in your classroom.6.8kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.How to Ease Math Anxiety in the Classroom
To encourage kids to reach their fullest potential in math, consider adopting these four mindsets that help every student to thrive.3kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Fostering Inclusion With a Student-Designed Sensory Path
When kids collaborated on making a sensory path for their school, what started as an occupational therapy zone became a welcoming, playful space that benefited all students.2.5kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.11 Real World Math Activities That Engage Students
Bridging the gap between abstract math concepts and real-life experiences can make the subject accessible and relevant for kids.Empowering Students to Be Real-World Problem Solvers
When middle school students are given the opportunity to deeply explore what it means to be a changemaker, they see a path toward making a difference in their own community—and beyond.
